Branson's Nantucket Resort Survives Tornado

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Branson, Missouri- The fact that the Branson’s Nantucket Resort survived the EF-2 Tornado that hitthe town of Branson during the early morning hours of February 29 can only beattributed to an act of the almighty. The luxury timeshare development ofBranson’s Nantucket, which is situated in the shadow of the Ozark Mountains, onthe scenic banks of Branson’s Table Rock Lake avoided certain destruction as wallof tornadoes tore through at least five states, causing extensive damage andkilling at least one person in Missouri. Although final casualty figures in thetourist haven of Branson are still uncertain, at least a dozen injuries havebeen reported in the area, and police officers were still checking properties insearch of as yet unreported victims until the early hours of Monday morning.

The tornado left a trail of devastation in its wake, forcingmany homeowners and tenants to seek shelter where they could, and thosedisplaced, by the fierce one-hundred and twenty mile-per-hour winds, foundrefuge in local schools, community centers and churches.

Tourist officials however have been paying down the scale ofthe destruction saying that February is a quiet time for Branson, and that mostof the big-name entertainers generally don't get there until later in thespring, therefore the city and its facilities will be open for business asusual. As is the luxury, points based timeshare resort of Branson’s Nantucketand all of the great other attractions surrounding it.

In an earlier news release, the authorities also deniedreports that Branson Airport had suffered the damage reported in some mediacircles, and said that flights had been continuing, only hours after the stormspast, with no delays. Furthermore all major attractions including Silver DollarCity, Show Boat Branson Belle and the Sight and Sound Theater also sufferedonly minimal, or no damage whatsoever, and along with the theatres, Malls,restaurants, Branson’s Nantucket Resort and retail stores will be open asusual. The statement concluded by saying that “the city of Branson,” along withthe, “will be open and welcoming visitors to the live Music Capital of theWorld.”

Gov. Jay Dixon declared the county, which includes Branson,and the Branson’s Nantucket Resort, a disaster area, but a later news releasestated that, "The resilience of the Ozark people, their faith andsteadfast nature will shine through this unfortunate situation and Branson willrebuild and recover quickly,"

Branson’s Mayor RaeannePresley; Lynn Berry,Branson CVB (Convention and Visitors Bureau) director of publicrelations; Dean Kruithof,city administrator; GarrettAnderson, assistant city administrator; and Ted Martin, Branson fire chief, all signed the statement giving aclear indication that Branson, and the resort of Branson’s Nantucket are stillwell and truly on the tourist map for 2012.